Community Travel's Japan tours are truly unique. CTS owner and tour leader, Mariko Watanabe-Harumi, makes scouting trips herself and carefully selects venues to provide travelers with authentic Japan experiences. Traveling with a small group of 10-12 people, you will venture out to the backroads and non-touristy venues to experience the arts, culture and traditions of Japan. A major feature of CTS Japan tours is interaction with local people. Everywhere you go, Mariko's personal bonds with residents in the destinations will assure you of warm and meaningful encounters. With our Japan tours, you will travel Japan not as a tourist but a welcome visitor.